Rudbeckia hirta Irish Spring


Approved Novelty

Rudbeckia hirta Irish Spring has large, splendid golden orange-yellow flowers with green center. The plant is semi-tall with multiple branches. 

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Large flowers,good flower colour, compact and uniform plant habit
Colour:
Golden orange-yellow with green center
Flower:
Single to semi-double; 13 - 17 cm
Flowering Period:
Mid July to November (1st Frost)
Type:
Annual, Biennial, Diploid
Use:
Bedding Plant, cutflower
Plant:
Semi-tall, multiple branches; height 80 cm; spread 50 cm
Growing:

Sow in flats in mid February at 18 °C. Prick seedlings into 6 - 8 cm pots or 4 packs after ca. 3 weeks. Transplant to garden by late April at 40 x 30 cm in sunny spot.

Planting:
Hardy. Vase life 7 - 10 days.

Registration details

Breeder:
Flecke Saaten Handel
Entry number:
55/02
Protection Period:
15 years
Expiry Date:
2017-12-31